Partner Spotlight: Elevate your remodel process with PPM’s precise As-Built plans
Why Partner With an As-Built Provider?
Streamline Your Process, Minimize Errors, and Focus on What Matters Most
When architects are occupied with measuring and drafting As-Built plans, they forfeit valuable time that could be spent designing remodels, acquiring new clients, engaging with current ones, or managing their team. If As-Builts can’t be produced quickly, project timelines may be delayed, potentially leaving clients feeling neglected. Additionally, when architects measure buildings themselves, they risk making errors or missing crucial measurements, which can lead to time-consuming re-measurements, or worse, unnoticed inaccuracies that result in costly change orders during the build stage.
To avoid these pitfalls, partnering with a dedicated As-Built provider like Precision Property Measurements (PPM) can elevate the quality and speed of project delivery, ultimately enhancing your client’s satisfaction. By entrusting As-Built measurements and drafting to experts, you can reclaim your time and focus on what you do best—designing, serving clients, and driving projects forward. PPM’s comprehensive measurement techniques, advanced drafting processes, and seamless project management ensure that you receive precise and reliable As-Built plans quickly and efficiently.
Advanced Measurement Techniques for Precision and Detail
PPM offers the expertise of more than 100 years of surveying experience combined.
Accuracy and detail are crucial for every project, and achieving these requires an all-encompassing approach that architects often struggle to maintain on their own. Our use of LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) technology captures millions of data points, creating a precise 3D view of the building’s structure—far beyond what manual methods can achieve. This unintrusive process ensures that all necessary measurements are captured correctly the first time, eliminating the need for time-consuming re-measurements that delay project timelines.
No single tool can gather all the information needed for a complete set of As-Builts. That’s why PPM’s expert surveyors utilize a combination of advanced and traditional tools—3D laser scanning, rangefinders, tape measures, and cameras—customized to each project’s size, scope, and accessibility. This tailored approach ensures that measurements are thorough and accurate, reducing the risks of missed details and costly errors during the build stage. With PPM, you gain confidence in your As-Built plans, allowing you to focus on design without worrying about measurement mistakes.
Ensuring Accuracy Through Advanced Drafting and Quality Assurance Processes
PPM’s Quality Assurance (QA) process involves 14 steps, including verifying measurements and element placement.
PPM’s proprietary drafting and modeling processes are designed to eliminate the common issues architects face when creating As-Built plans themselves. By drafting directly from Point Clouds, both speed and accuracy are enhanced, preventing delays that could affect project timelines. PPM’s drafters and modelers undergo over 140 hours of rigorous training, ensuring they achieve high standards before working on live projects. This commitment to skill and precision minimizes the risk of errors and rework, empowering architects with accurate plans from the start.
To further ensure that no detail is missed, PPM’s internal QA team follows a multi-step process, evaluating every deliverable against strict criteria. They meticulously compare on-site photos with the As-Built plans, guaranteeing that all elements are correctly captured—helping to avoid the costly inaccuracies that can arise from manual measurements. Finally, an internal Auditor reviews the deliverables to confirm they are client-ready, ensuring that your projects proceed smoothly without the setbacks that come from overlooked details or inaccuracies.
Seamless Project Management with PPM’s Worry-Free Promise
Most respondents identified accuracy, speed, and reliability as their top reasons for partnering with PPM for As-Built plans, according to a 2023 client survey.
When architects partner with PPM, they can focus solely on their design process without worrying about logistics. Efficient workflows and Gold-Standard client service streamline the experience. PPM can implement custom templates to ensure that As-Built plans are ready for clients to use immediately upon delivery.
This Worry-Free Promise is the foundation of every project taken on at PPM, built on three key pillars:
PPM actively monitors turnaround times and optimizes resources to minimize them. Additionally, you can expect clear communication regarding timelines for every project and an expected delivery date within days of signing a project. With the understanding that some projects demand immediate attention, you can opt for a “Rush Delivery” option, guaranteeing project delivery within a specified, shorter timeframe. PPM is amongst the few As-Built companies to offer this service.
The project managers, surveyors, drafters and modelers at PPM understand the importance of personalized support and are committed to ensuring a smooth experience for every client. During business hours, PPM’s live customer service team is readily available to assist you with any questions. To provide the highest level of service, a dedicated Project Manager is assigned to each project, serving as your main point of contact throughout the process. Most proposals are delivered within one business day and emails and phone calls are responded to within two business hours, because your time and satisfaction are PPM’s top priorities.
Visit PPM’s website to learn more and request a quote.
Your As-Built Expert
Justin is passionate about bringing his knowledge and expertise to the AEC community in Washington, DC, Virginia, and Maryland. With over 20 years of experience in various roles within the architecture industry, he understands the importance of quality and timely As-Built Plans for starting any remodeling project.
Justin Yotter
Mid-Atlantic Regional Director
Precision Property Measurements
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(202) 991-9001
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